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Standard of Perfection 

-FOR" 

Rabbits, Cavies, Mice, Rats, 
Skin and Fur Bearing Anunals 
















THE NATIONAL BREEDERS AND 

FANCIERS ASSOCIATION 

OF AMERICA 











Standard of Perfection 

--FOR-- 

RABBITS, CAVIES, MICE, 
RATS, SKIN AND FUR 
BEARING ANIMALS 



Committee 1919-1920 

W. H. Ashton James E. Young 

C. S. Gibson H. H. Plegge 

Louis Griffin George W. Abbott 

John C. Fehr J. H. Shannon 

Henry M. Adolph Reed Storms 

George C. Eckert Wm. I. Lyons 

(Copyright 1920) 

Copies of this Standard can be secured from Henry M. Adolph, 
423 1 Mapledale Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, President National Breeders' &: 
Fanciers' Association. 



THE NATIONAL BREEDERS AND 

FANCIERS ASSOCIATION 

OF AMERICA 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



American Blue 

American Checkered Giants 

Angoras 

Belgian Hares 

Belgian Hares (Heavy Weight) 

Black and Tan 

Blue and Tan 

Champagne de Argent 

Dutch— Black 

Dutch— Blue 

Dutch— A. O. C. 

English — Black 

English — Blue 

English A. O. C. 

Flemish — Black 

Flemish — Blue 



CLASSIFICATIONS 
Rabbits 

Flemish — Gray 

Flemish — Steel Gray 

Flemish — Silver Black 

Flemish — White 

Havanas 

Himalayans 

Imperial Blues 

Japanese 

Lops — English 

Lops — French 

New Zealand 

Polish 

Silver Gray 

Silver Brown 

Silver Fawn 






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Abyssinian — Black 
Abyssinian — Cream 
Abyssinian — Golden Agouti 
Abyssinian — Red 
Abyssinian — Broken Colors 
Angora (Peruvian Silkies) 
English — Black 
English — Blue 
English — Brindle 
English — Cream 
English — Chocolate 
English — Dutch 



Cavles (Guinea Pigs) 

English — Golden Agouti 

English — Himalayan 

English — Red 

English — Silver Agouti 

English — Tortoise Shell 

English — Tortoise Shell and White 

English — White 

Peruvians — Black 

Peruvians — Cream 

Peruvians — Red 

Peruvians — White 

Peruvians — Broken Colors 



Silver Gray Fox 
Black Fox 
Red Fox 
Raccoon 
Skunks 



Fur Bearing Animals 

Ground Hog 

Possum 

Mink 

Marten 

Ferrets 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



^ .7 GENERAL DISQUALIFICATIONS 

^^ Any of the following ailments : Colds, catarrh or snuffles, ear canker, 

C^v^ slobbers, pot belly, sore hocks, vent disease, abscesses, tumors, ruptures, 

cOi blindness in one or both eyes, lop, fallen (except in lop eared varieties) 

""f> and side carried ear or ears, torn ear or ears, ^ of inch or more, portion 

f'- missing showing noticeably. 
'^'" Off colored eyes, wall eyes, moon eyes, spots in pupil and unmatched 

i^ eyes. 

Crooked feet or legs, bowed legs, cow hocked, knocked knees, or any 
deformed bone in body. (Note tail disquahfications.) 

Oflf colored spots in solid varieties, dying or plucking. 

Wry, screw and bob tail. 

Wry tail : One permanently set to either side. 

Screw tail : One that when pulled back and upon letting go flies back 
askew, upon repeated trials. 

Broken tail: When broken more than one-half inch from end and 
permanently set out of line. 

Bob tail : When cut off or missing, showing same to be conspicuously 
out of proportion. 

Dewlaps should disqualify in competition in the following varieties: 

Belgians (not heavy weight Belgians), Dutch, English, Silver, Hima- 
layans, Polish, Imperials, Havana, Black, Blue and Tans. 



GENERAL CUTS 

Sore eyes. Specimen in moult or otherwise out of condition (but not 
diseased). Stray hairs, broken teeth or toe nails. White toe nails in any 
colored animal except where white feet are specified. Double dewlaps. 

Poor tail carriage, one that is not permanently set on either side but 
favors either side. 

Kinky boned tails and those with knot on end to be severely cut. 

Dead tail: When hard and apparently lifeless for more than one inch 
from end. 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



AMERICAN BLUE 
COLOR 

c;. ^'f^u ""^r"' f'^ 'H^ ^'"^' ^'^^' ^' g''^at a depth of color as possible 
Should be free from all white hairs, sandy or rusty color, and Uniform 
blue color over entire body, feet, legs, chest, head, ears, belly and tail. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

SHAPE AND SIZE 

Mandoline meaning sligthly arched, not humped. Compact broad 
meaty back, slightly arched, not flat. Medium sized bone werdeveloped 

Krd'"h. m"'^ ^'""^ uT'', ^'^'' ^°^y ^^P^""8 ^'^^ hips slightly 
towards shoulders, as small dewlap as possible. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

HEAD 

to be'^Iue^anS'bolT' ''° ^°"^' "'"" ^''"' "'^^ ''^'^'^^' ^^^" ^°'-- ^yes 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EARS 

About 5 to 514 inches in length, narrow, well set on, tapering slightly 
to a point. Even color. * ^ ^ 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

LEGS AND FEET 
Straight, medium size, dark toe nails. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION AND FUR 
Coat to be free from moult and good deep color. Free from any 
soHd. ' • '^'"''' '°^'' ^""' ^''^y ^^^t""-^- Ple'h firm and 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

WEIGHT 
Bucks nine pounds. Does ten pounds. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

nn„n^f ''n""''^'" '''' PO"nds. Does under seven pounds. Bucks over ten 
cXeLy^rbutZJe.^''^'" '°""'" White patches of hair. Any other 

rni^SyT^' ^^''^^ ^^'*^ ^^'';^' ^^"^^^ °'* '■"Sty color, or any other foreign 
colored hair uneven color on body, legs or loins, such as showing a silver 
gray tint. Rough or uneven coat. 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



AMERICAN CHECKERED GIANT 

HEAD 

Large, but not so full as Flemish. Avoid "Bull Dog" type of head. 

Points 5 

EARS 
Large, heavy, firm, solid color. 

Points 10 

BODY 

Long, well arched, broad hind quarters, straight, tapering to the front, 
not wedge shape. Body carried well of? the ground. Upright position. 

Points - 20 

LEGS 

Front legs long, straight, medium size bones, hind legs larger, carried 
parallel with body. 

Points 10 

SIZE AND WEIGHT 

Large as possible. Bucks eleven pounds or more. Does thirteen 
pounds or more. 

Points 20 

COLOR MARKINGS 

Without chain markings. Side markings to consist of two or more 
heavy patches on both sides. 

Points 25 

CONDITION 

Perfectly healthy, not fat, flesh firm and solid. Fur medium length, 
good quality, free from moult. 

Points 10 

DISQUALIFICATION 

All defects under general disqualifications, also split butterfly, one-half 
butterfly, absence of any important markings, as eye circles, butterfly, ear 
markings, more than three-fourths of saddle or side marking. Any three 
colors disqualify. Side patches and saddle markings all in solid patch, 
disqualifies. A distinct disqualification will be an animal that has black, 
blue, tortoise or gray butterfly on ears, and has other colored patches or 
saddle markings or any three distinct colors on any part of the body. 
Three colors does not mean a patch with a bluish cast in the groin or 
on the stomach. Black, blue, gray and tortoise to be judged alike. No 
preference shown to either color. Separate classes may be made for 
blacks, blues, grays and tortoise. 

CUTS: An animal with Flemish type. 

NOTE 

This variety is bred and recognized in the following colors : Black, 
Blue, Tortoise and Gray. 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



ANGORA 
COLOR 
White, Black, Blue and Fawn. The color to be clear, deep and uni- 
form all over the animal. Blyes to be pink in whites and a color to match, 
as nearly as possible, the body color in the other colors 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

SHAPE AND SIZE 
To be cobby and compact, and have the general appearance of a 
large fluffy ball. Should not v^^eigh less than six pounds. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

BODY 

To be well covered with a good quality of wool, to be full in the chest 
and with a well rounded body. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

HEAD AND EARS 
To be well covered with wool, with ears short, stubby and well cov- 
ered with wool of good quality, and with ear tufts on ends of the ears. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS, FEET AND TAIL 
To be well covered with good quality wool, extending well out to 
the extreme ends. Feet to have a fringe of wool hanging from them. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION OF WOOL 
Wool free from mats, to show the effect of thorough and frequent 
grooming and entirely free from moult. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION OF FLESH 
Should be firm and solid. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

General. 

NOTE 

Cut severely for lack of ear tufts, matted fur and hutch stains. Long, 
narrow heads, long non-tufted ears. 

QUALITY OF WOOL 
The texture shall be very fine and as silky as possible. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LENGTH OF WOOL 
The fur shall be of good length from three and one-half to five 
inches long. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



BELGIAN HARE 
COLOR 

Rich Rufous red. (Not dark smudgy color.) Carried well down 
sides and hind quarters, and as little white under jaws as possible. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

SHAPE 

Body long and thin, well tucked up at flank and well ribbed up. Back 
slightly arched. Loins well rounded, not choppy. Head rather lengthy, 
muscular chest, tail straight and altogether of a racy appearance. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

TICKING 
Wavy appearance and plentiful. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EARS 

About five inches or over in length, thin, well laced on tips, as far 
down the outside edge as possible. Good color outside and inside and well 
set on. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Hazel color, large, round, bright and bold. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 

Fore feet and legs long, straight and slender, well colored and free 
from white bars and ticking. Hind feet well colored. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION 

Perfectly healthy, not fat, but firm in flesh and good quality of fur, 
without dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Seven to eight pounds. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



DESCRIPTION 
COLOR: The true color is almost a cherry red, but has a golden 
shade of rust in the effect that is very pleasing to the eye. Red should 
predominate largely, even where decorated with ticking. The ticking 
should be entirely absent on lower sides, shoulders and front legs, with a 
clean red neck and chest and should be entirely absent on front legs. The 
jaws and ears to be as free from ticking as possible. Particular attention 
should be given in producing red feet and legs. A beautiful jet black 
lacing confined closely to the edge of a pure golden red ear is the real 
feature of a thoroughbred. The ticking, which consists of the black points 
on the red hairs, should be found on the following sections : Rump, back 
and upper sides. 

Special color sections are: Rich cream color under jaw, cream col- 
ored belly and favoring cream blending into a red. but should not run to 
a brown, which is often found where the top color is of a dark mahog- 
any and pure white on under side of tail. Top of tail to blend with body 
color as free from ticking as possible. Haunches to be as free from 
gray as possible. 

NOTE 

Under color (not belly color) should run as red and deep as possible. 

DISQUALIFICATION 

Senior buck under Sj^ and over 8. Senior doe under 6 and over 8. 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



HEAVY WEIGHT BELGIAN HARE 
COLOR 

Rich rufous red, carried well down sides, as little gray on haunches 
as possible. Belly and under jaw to be as free from white as possible. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE 
Body to be long, back arched, head long, chest muscular, tail long 
and straight. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

TICKING 
Of a wavy appearance and plentiful, to be confined to the back and 
loins. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 
Long, large and well set on, not less than 5 inches, well colored, well 
laced on tips far down on outside of ears as possible. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EYES 
Hazel color, large, bright and round. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

LEGS AND FEET 
Fore feet and legs long, straight with good heavy bone and rich color, 
as free from ticking as possible. Hind feet rich, solid color. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

With small dewlap well carried. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION 
Perfectly healthy and large, firm not fat, good quality of fur. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Buck, nine pounds. Doe, ten pounds. 

Points 20) 

Cuts 1 to 10 

DISQUALIFICATION 

Buck under eight pounds. Doe under eight pounds. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



TANS, BLACK AND BLUE 
COLOR 
Black or blue, dense and sound even color. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Tan, deep, rich golden color. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Large and bright, hazel in black ; blue in blue. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 
Short, color to match back. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE AND SIZE 

To weigh from four to five pounds, cobby in shape and compact in 
form and limb. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISTRIBUTION OF TAN 

Triangle (just back of the ears). " . 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Fore feet. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Hind feet. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Chest, flank and belly. 

Points - 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Nostrils, eyes and jowls. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Ears, outer and inner margins. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION 

Flesh firm and solid. Fur very close and shining, to be even, in 
good condition and free from moult. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Specimen over 514 pounds. Putty noses or white toes. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



NOTE 

The head and face must be black, with a ring of tan around each 
eye, the saddle, back, rump, sides of body and upper part of tail black, the 
lower part of the sides and rump is brindled. The nostrils, jowl, chest, 
belly, flanks, and under part of tail should be rich golden tan, the deeper 
and brighter the better, but bright it must be. The neck behind the ears 
should have a rich tan mark extending from the base of the ears to the 
center and shoulders in the form of a triangle, which is the definition 
given to this neck marking. The base of the triangle behind the ears 
should form a junction with the tan of the chest, which should run to meet 
it. In front of the ears and at the base should be two small tan spots. 
These should be clear and distinct. The outside of the ears should be 
black, laced with tan, whilst the insides should be tan. In the case of 
Blue-and-Tan, the word blue must be substituted for black in the above 
description. 



STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



CHAMPAGNE D'ARGENT 

The under color is clear with hlue intermixed with black and white 
hairs. 

The silvering must be even all over the body, presenting a sharp, 
bright, silvery appearance, full of life and sparkle. 

The coat must be soft, dense, silky and smooth. 

The ears must be neat, straight and well set on the head, rather high 
in position. 

The body shape should be neat and compact, not bulgy or baggy. 

Condition must be such that the rabbit is clean, healthy and lively, 
free from dirt, eyes bright and coat sleek and smooth. 

Size, about eight pounds. 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



DUTCH 
COLOR 

Any sovind color, as free from white ticking as possible. The body 
color over the ears, cheeks and body in the rear of the saddle line down 
the hind legs to the feet stops should, in the blacks, blues and steels be 
clear, deep and uniform throughout. In the tortoise to be a bright orange 
shading to a darker color on ears and loins. The body color should be 
free from white hairs mixed in, or running into the body color. The 
saddle, blaze and feet stops to be white. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

SADDLE 

The white portion of the rabbit, which embraces chest, throat, front 
legs and body, starting clear of the front legs in the rear of them and 
running to the ears. The line where the saddle joins the body color 
should be a perfect circle around the body. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

BLAZE 

The white portion of the head. It should be wedge shaped covering 
the nose, whisker beds and tapering up to the ears, running between same 
in a very narrow line, and entirely dividing each cheek and ear and join- 
ing the white portion known as the saddle. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

HEAD 

Ears and cheeks of the body color, ears erect, of solid color with no 
white about the base except the blaze and not to be over four inches in 
length. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

STOPS 

Hind feet to have white markings from the toes to a point one and 
one-half inches from them up the leg. They should be clean cut and even 
on both feet. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



DUTCH 
EYES 

Should be hazel in blacks. In the other colors they should match the 
body color as nearly as possible. They should be free from spots on the 
iris, or from discoloration known as "wall eyed." They should . be 
clear and bold. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 



SIZE AND SHAPE 

To weigh under five pounds, cobby in shape and compact :n form 

and limb. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 



CONDITION AND FUR 

Flesh firm and solid. Fur very close and shining, to be even, in 
good condition and free from moult. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 



DISQUALIFICATIONS 

If over six pounds in weight. Large and unsightly patch of body 
color in the white and where extending below knee, or white in the 
body color. If body color is attached to limb at all, to be severely cut. 
If patch is inconspicuous, cut heavily. 



NOTE 

Avoid getting belt too far to the front. This will avoid having belt 
connect with front legs underneath. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



ENGLISH 

COLOR 

Blue, black, tortoise or gray. The marking color to be clean, deep 
and as near uniform throughout as possible. The fur outside the mark- 
ings to be white, and the spots and markings as clean cut as possible and 
free of white hairs mixed or running into the marking color. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

NOSE 

To have a spot on nose of the marking color in the shape of a butter- 
fly which is to be. even and uniform, with no white spots within the out- 
line of the butterfly. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EYES 

To be bright and bold, surrounded with circles, about the size of a 
quarter, of the marking color, as near a perfect circle as possible. 

Points 8 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CHEEK SPOTS 

To be placed below each eye, about one-half inch in diameter, of 
the marking color, and placed clear of the butterfly and eye circles. 

Points 6 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

To be not over four inches long, with good carriage, of the mark- 
ing color clear out to the base, free from white hairs. 

Points 6 

Cuts 1 to 3 

HEAD 

Remainder of head to be free from spots of the marking color and 
to be round and shapely. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CHAIN MARKINGS 

To start on top of neck near base of ears and run in a downward 
and backward direction towards the loins, starting with one spot and 
running in two rows, from one-quarter to one-half inch in diameter, 
uniform as possible on both sides. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



LOIN MARKINGS 

Group of spots on loins placed as evenly and uniform as possible 
on both sides alike. Spots to be clear and distinct, not running in to- 
gether, and from one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, with 
no plain large patches of white between loin markings and chain mark- 
ings or the saddle. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SADDLE MARKINGS 

A line of the marking color beginning near the base of the ears and 
running in an unbroken line along top of back to tip of tail. It should 
be narrow at the start, widening over the rump and narrowing again at 
the tail. The hairs of the marking color should extend out from the edges, 
giving line the ajipearance of a herring bone. 

Points 14 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEG MARKINGS 
A small spot of markng color on elbow of each leg. 

Points 6 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BELLY MARKINGS 
Six small teat spots of the marking color, remainder of belly free 
from marking color, and to be as free of the marking color as possible 
in crotch of hind legs. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

SIZE AND CONDITION 

Weight six pounds, firm and solid in flesh, with fur soft and free 
from moult. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

White spot within the butterfly. If weight is over eight pounds. If 
totally without any one of the classes of markings called for, as no 
chain markings, no loin markings, no eye spots or no leg markings. 
When saddle marking, commonly called herring line, lays off center of 
back. 

CUTS: For stray spots. Markings other than teat marks, such as 
patches on belly and in crotch to be cut severely, and if extremely large, 
to be disqualified. 

When break in saddle marking, commonly called herring bone, is 
three inches in length, to be disqualified. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



BLACK FLEMISH GIANT 
HEAD 

To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid black color, same 
as body. Eyes to be dark and uniform color, with reposeful expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base, 
uniform solid black to match body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and 
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch 
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick 
and massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even-carried dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in 
proportion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and 
as much more as possible. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color solid black to match 
body. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

COLOR 
Shall be a uniform, solid black throughout, without ticking, stray hairs 
or brownish casts. Brownish casts and white hairs will cut, but not 
disqualify. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR 
A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull, 
firm solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds. 
Ears under 5j^ inches long. 

NOTE 

The entire animal to be solid black, even to the toe nails. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



BLUE FLEMISH GIANTS 
HEAD 
To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid blue color, same 
as body. Eyes to be blue with reposeful expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base, 
uniform solid blue to match body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 
As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and 
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch 
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick and 
massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even carried dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in 
proportion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and 
as much more as possible. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color solid blue to match body. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

COLOR 
Shall be a uniform solid blue throughout, without ticking, stray hairs 
or brownish casts. Brownish casts and white hairs will cut, but not 
disqualify. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR 
A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull. 
Firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 
Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds. 
Ears under 5J/ inches long. 

NOTE 

The entire animal to be solid blue, even to the toe nails. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS 
HEAD 

Large, broad and shapely. Eyes dark, uniform and of reposeful 
expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

Long, thick, strong and erect, and of color to match body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 
Large, long, good shaped, with broad front and hind quarters and 
chest. Does to have evenly carried dewlap, well developed. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as great as possible, large and of powerful, massive built, 
but in proportion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Bucks shall weigh 13 pounds and over; does 15 pounds and over. 

Points 15 

Cuts 5 Pts. 

for each pound under 
weight. 

LEGS AND FEET 
Straight, strong and powerful. Color to match body, uniform as 
possible, free from white bars. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

COLOR 
To be an even light gray, as free from sand or reddish brown 
as possible. (Steel gray to be disqualified in this variety.) Color to 
be even over entire body, except under tail and belly, which should be 
white. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION AND FUR 
Fur to be close and soft. Flesh firm and solid, free from moult. 
Stomach shapely and not potty. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 10 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Bucks under ten pounds. Does under eleven pounds. 
Ears under si.x inches long. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



STEEL GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS 
HEAD 

To be large, broad and shapely with uniform color same as body. 
Eyes to be dark brown and uniform color with reposeful expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

Long, strong, thick and erect. Well set on with a heavy, stocky base. 
Color uniform same as body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 

As long and powerful as possible. Not flat. With full, broad fore 
and hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch 
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick, 
broad and massive as possible in order to obtain weight. Does to have a 
large, full, uniform, even-carried dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as large as possible, and of powerful, massive build, but in pro- 
portion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Buck shall weigh 12 pounds or more ; doe 14 pounds or over and as 
much more as possible. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color to be as near that of 
body as possible and free from sandiness or bars 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

COLOR 

Shall be uniform dark steel gray throughout, with even uniform wavy 
ticking over whole body. Head, ears, chest, feet and legs, except under 
belly and under tail shall be as light a color as possible. All steels to be 
as free from brassiness as possible. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION 
A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness. Not dead or life- 
less. Firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

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STEEL GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS 
DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds. 

Ears under 5^ inches long. 

Where brassiness covers entire body. 

NOTE 

Many breeders confuse the white toe, which is a disquahfication, with 
the white pad or light colored hair or fur on bottom of feet. 

This pad often extends up through and between the toes, causing a 
white appearance. 

The white from the pad should not extend upon top of toes but may 
be shown between toes. A white toe or foot, consists of a distinct spot 
of pure white hairs which is usually much whiter than the pad under the 
foot. 

The term, "belly color as light colored as possible" does not mean that 
the belly must be pure snow white, but of a light gray or light slate gray 
color, which will show a distinct contrast, at breaking off line, at each side 
of stomach. Under color, meaning the color of the hair or fur beneath 
the outer surface. This under color on steels should be of a bluish steel 
or bluish slate color clear to the flesh. 



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SILVER BLACK FLEMISH GIANT 
HEAD 
To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid black color same 
as body. Eyes to be dark and uniform color with reposeful expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base, 
uniform solid black to match body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and 
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch 
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick 
and massive as possible. Does to have full, large even carried dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as large as possible and powerful, massive build, but in pro- 
portion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and 
as much more as possible. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color black to match body. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

COLOR 
White hairs must be evenly distributed over entire body, chest, head, 
feet, ears and tail. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR 
A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull, 
firm solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Bucks under nine pounds. Does under ten pounds. 
Ears under 5j/2 inches long. 

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WHITE FLEMISH GIANTS 
HEAD 
To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid white color same 
as body. Eyes to be pink color with reposeful expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 
Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base, 
uniform solid white to match body. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and 

hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch 

back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick 

and massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even carried dewlap. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in 
proportion throughout. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

WEIGHT 
Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 12 pounds or over, and 
as much more as possible. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color pure white to match 
body. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

COLOR 
Shall be a uniform pure white throughout, without ticking, stray hairs 
or yellowish cast, and of fine texture. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

CONDITION 
A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull, 
firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 
Bucks under 8 pounds. Does under 9 pounds. 
Ears under 5^ inches long. 
The entire animal to be a pure white, even to the toe nails. 

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HAVANA 
COLOR 
A rich, bright brown all over, with undercoat of pale gray. 

Points 30 

Cuts 1 to 10 

SHAPE AND SIZE 

Exceedingly fine and elegant, somewhat like the Black and Tan, 
head and neck medium ; weight, when full grown, not to exceed 5i/2 
pounds. 

Points 30 

Cuts 1 to 10 

EARS 
Four inches long, fine in substance, small, straight and carried upright. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

FEET 

Very slender and straight, with brown toe nails. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EYES 

Large, the color of the fur, showing a red light in the pupil, yet having 
a soft and gentle expression. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 2 

COAT 
Short, fine and silky. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION 
Healthy, clean, firm in flesh. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 2 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Over 51/2 pounds. 

NOTE 

The perfect specimen has a lovely, silky coat of the darkest, most even 
brown, with a sheen upon it, shinning both green and dark pink as the 
light crosses the back. Expressive, large, dark eyes, with a fiery light 
showing in the pupil. 

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HIMALAYAN 

White, with the marking colors a rich, velvety black. 

Ears, short, tapering, and well set on. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 7 

Nose, even and well up between eyes. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 7 

Front feet, long, slender and markings well on. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 7 

Hind feet, to correspond, markings well up hocks. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

Eyes, bold, bright, pink. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Tail, neat black. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Shape, snaky. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Coat, short, fine, and pure white. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Weight, about five pounds 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

Condition. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

NOTE 

The color of the markings should be a rich, velvety black. The more 
dense the color the better. The markings should be on the nose, ears, feet 
and tail. The nose marking should be large and well rounded. It 
should come well up the face, between the eyes, and be clean cut and 
distinct all around. It should be dense all over. Many fail on the sides 
of the nose marking, the color being weak on the edges. The ears should 
be entirely black and well covered with fur. They should be short and 
neat, tapering to the tips. They should be set fairly close together, and 
not carried apart. The fore feet should be black right to the top of the 
legs and they should be cut clean there. The higher the marking comes 
up the leg the better. The same remarks apply to the hind feet. The tail 
should also be black. The eye required is a pink one, as bright and bold 
as possible. 

In shape the Himalayan should be snaky. A short, cobby rabbit is: 
not desirable. At the same time, a big specimen is not the thing to aim 
for. Whilst it must be snaky, it should also be small and neat. The long, 
snaky bodied rabbit shows its markings of? to much greater advantage 
than does a short, cobby one. The coat is white except on the markings,, 
and it must be pure in color and free from stains of any description. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



IMPERIAL BLUES 

COLOR ^ 

Dark blue uniform color throughout the body. 

Body color 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Head, chest and ear color. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

SHAPE 

In appearance it slightly resembles the Belgian, having shorter and 
heavier bones. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SIZE 
Seven pounds. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

FEET AND LEGS 

Medium length, straight and long. 

Points 2 

Cuts Yz to 1 

FEET COLOR 

Color solid and matching body color. 

Points 3 

Cuts y^ to XVi 

HEAD, EYES AND EARS 

Head, medium length and narrow, color to match body color. Eyes, 
large and bold and match body color. Ears about four and one-half 
inches long, rounded tips and set close at base. 

Points 28 

Cuts 1 to IS 

CONDITION OF FLESH AND FUR 

Flesh to be firm and solid, fur long and soft. 

Points 17 

Cuts 1 to 10 

DISQUALIFICATION 

Over seven pounds. 

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NOTE 

The color of the Blue Imperial should be an even shade of dark 
blue throughout, fur soft and bright, and a trifle longer than the other 
short haired rabbits. The eyes should be large and deep blue in color. 
The ears should be four and one-half inches long, and rounded at the 
tips. They should be carried erect and well together. Size about seven 
pounds. They should be shorter in limbs than the Belgian hare, but should 
slightly resemble the Belgian in type. 



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JAPANESE 
IRREGULAR MARKINGS 
Or an unequal distribution of the color bands. 

Points -_ 30 

Cuts 1 to 10 

UNDERCOLOR 
Distinct and shiny, from cream and egg gold to a brick red. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE 
Rather short and thick set with strong limbs, weight about 8 pounds. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EARS AND HEAD 
Undercolor to match body and spotted over with black patches. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 



FUR 
To be thick and even. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 



CONDITION 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

The Japanese Rabbit's color is intended to represent the rising sun 
and has circles running around the body at irergular intervals ; the bands 
forming the circles are not regular in size or width ; the circles represent 
the sun's rays and the undercolor the sun. 

Defects are unclear color of bands showing a mottled appearance. 
Undercolor fading out till it shows pure white spots. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



LOPS (ENGLISH) 
EARS 
Should be 18 inches or over from tip to tip. The length and width 
to strive for is 26 inches long by 6J4 inches wide. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

Width at widest point should be at least one-fourth of the length of 
the ears tip to tip. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

Should be strong, stout and free from any blemishes. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Large and bold. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

LEGS 
Medium heavy and straight. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

TAIL 
Straight and of good length. 

Points 1 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 
Heavy fore and full hind quarters with back well arched. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

SIZE 
Bucks ten pounds and over. Does eleven pounds and over. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

COLOR AND MARKING 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION 

Flesh firm and altogether of a healthy appearance. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Earage less than sixteen inches, tip to tip, or a width less than four 
inches at the widest part. Ears not suspended evenly from the head, 
such as one ear down and one or a part of an ear in other position except 
hanging down. If the specimen has control of one or both ears, so that 
he or she is able to raise them. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



NOTE 

Measurement: The measurement of the ears on lops to be taken 
from the extreme of one ear straight across the head to the extreme end 
of the other ear, stretching slightly along the rule and the width of the 
ear is to be measured at the widest part and should measure at least one- 
fourth the length, tip to tip. 

Color: Lops are bred in selfs and broken colors, the broken colors 
being any of the colors in conjunction with white. In the broken colors 
the markings are very important, the saddle and ears being of the darker 
color, also the specimen should have a good even butterfly on the nose 
with a dark colored circle around each eye. The saddle should be of a 
solid color free from spots and the saddle color connecting the head by 
two lines of color or large dots. The feet and legs to be pure white, 
although an even spot on each elbow is not objectionable, but adds to the 
beauty. 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



LOPS (FRENCH) 
EARS 

Shall be sixteen to eighteen inches from tip to tip. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Width at widest part should be at least five inches. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

Should be stout, strong, heavy, well rounded and free from any 
blemish. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Large and bold. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

LEGS 
Heavy and straight. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 .to 5 

TAIL 
Straight and of medium length. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

BODY 

Heavy fore and full hind quarters. Back well arched. Bucks ten 
pounds and over. Does eleven pounds and over. 

Points 35 

Cuts 1 to 10 

COLOR AND MARKINGS 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

CONDITION 
Flesh firm and solid and altogether of a healthy appearance. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 3 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Earage less than fourteen inches, tip to tip, and less than four inches 
wide. Ears not suspended evenly from the head, such as one ear down 
and one or part of an ear in any other position except hanging down. 

If the specimen has control of one or both ears, so that he or she 
is able to raise them. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



NOTE 

Measurement: The measurement of the ears on lops to be taken 
from the extreme end of one ear straight across the head to the extreme 
end of the other ear, stretching sHghtly along the rule and the width of 
the ear is to be measured at the widest part and should measure at least 
one-fourth the length, tip to tip. 

Color: Lops are bred in selfs and broken colors, the broken colors 
being any of the colors in conjunction with white. In the broken colors 
the markings are very important, the saddle and ears being of a darker 
color, also the specimen should have a good even butterfly on the nose and 
a dark colored circle around each eye. The saddle should be of a solid 
color free from spots and the saddle color connecting the head by two 
lines of color or large dots. The feet and legs to be pure white, although 
an even spot on each elbow is not objectionable but jfdds to the beauty. 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



NEW ZEALAND RED 

COLOR 

Reddish buff, carried evenly and down over sides and hind quarters, 
well down to the skin. Free from black hairs, not dark or smudgy, or 
of a light buff reddish cream belly color. 

Points 30 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE 
Body medium length, with medium fore and full hind quarters. Does 
to have even dewlap. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

HEAD 
Full and shapely. Color to match body color, with as little white 
under jaws as possible. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 
Carried erect. Medium thickness and five to five and one-half inches 
long. Color to match body color and free from black lacing. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Hazel color, large and bright, with as small a white eye circle as 
possible. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

LEGS AND FEET 
Strong and straight, medium heavy boned. Color same as body, 
both front and hind feet. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION 
Full in coat. Flesh solid and firm. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

WEIGHT 
Bucks nine pounds. Does ten pounds. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



DISQUALIFICATIONS 

Bucks under six pounds and does under seven pounds. White belly 
and hind legs when combined. A distinct white bar on front limbs or 
white hind feet, heavy ticking on haunches. 

CUTS; Shadow bars will be cut severely. Ear lacing to be cut 
in proportion to its distinctness. 

NOTE 
Color: "Reddish buff." Not red or fawn. It may help to mention 
"Bright Orange" and use that color as a guide in selecting the proper 
shade. The color should be solid over head, ears, chest, body and tail and 
well down over sides and loins. Color should be as deep in tone as pos- 
sible, free from white or black hairs. 

Shape: This type is entirely different from any other rabbit, shape 
ranging between that of a Belgian hare and the Flemish Giant Should be 
of a racy appearance like that of a Belgian hare and should not be long 
and broad shaped like a Flemish Giant, hut a happy medium, compact 
shape with full hind quarters and broad saddle coupled up rather short 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 

POLISH 
COLOR 
A rich, pure glossy white, entirely free from hairs of any other color. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE AND SIZE 

To be small, neat, compact and alert. To weigh three to four pounds. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

FUR 

Short, very fine, close and silky. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 10 

EARS 

Short, fine, well rounded and covered with fine fur. To set close to- 
gether, touching each other all the way, without showing the flanges. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Large, bold and blood red. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION OF FLESH AND FUR 

Flesh firm, in healthy condition, with fur of good quality, free from 

moult or stains. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

If weight is over four pounds. If eyes are any color but red. If 
hairs of any color but white are in the fur. If ears are over three 
inches in length. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



SILVER, GRAY, FAWN AND BROWN 
COLOR 

Under color in grays, a rich deep blue black ; in Fawns, a bright 
■arange; in Browns, a deep chestnut. 

Points 25 

Cuts 1 to 10 

Silvering, evenness throughout the entire body. 

Points 20 

Cuts 1 to 7^ 

Ticking distinct, sharp, bright and evenly distributed. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

EYES 
Bold and bright. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

EARS 
Small, near and erect. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

COAT 
Thick, short and even length. 

Points 10 

Cuts 1 to 5 

SHAPE AND SIZE 
Neat, plump, with a good loin and weighing about six pounds. 

Points 15 

Cuts 1 to 5 

CONDITION 
Neat and compact, healthy appearance. 

Points 5 

Cuts 1 to 3 

DISQUALIFICATION 

When weighing over seven pounds. 

NOTE 

The ideal color in a Gray. (White and Black.) The white is always 
referred to as the silvering. The black being termed the color. At the 
tip of the fur the color should be a rich blue black, with plenty of life and 
lustre in it. 

The undercolor (when the fur is blown aside), should be of a blue 
shade and extend as far towards the roots of the fur as possible. Be sure 
not to get or encourage an undercolor of a pale, smoky shade, or a fur 
which is almost white next to the skin. There should be no brown or 
rusty tinge on the feet or body. 

FAWNS: Should be of a deep, bright orange shade, extending as 
far down towards the skin as possible. This color should extend over the 
body, head, ears, feet and tail. There should be no suspicion of brick- 
iness about the color of a Silver Fawn, neither should it have a gray tinge^ 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



BROWNS: There are really four colors instead of two. The essen- 
tial color is the deep, bright CHESTNUT and should extend as far down 
towards the skin as possible. The bottom color should be a SLATY 
BLUE, deep and bright, and should not show anywhere except in the bot- 
tom half of the fur. Next comes the SILVERING or white hairs, which 
should be evenly distributed among the colored ones. Then comes the 
TICKING which should be even all over the rabbit. On the surface of 
the fur, brown, white and black must be in evidence and should be in 
equal proportion. 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



BROKEN COLORED ABYSSINIAN 
ROSETTES 

Each to rise and radiate evenly all round with a clearly defined cen- 
ter without any break or gap, and to be distributed regularly all over the 
body, the greater the number the better, providing that each is clear and 
distinct without guttering or running into each other. 

Points 25 

COAT 
Short, harsh and wiry in texture, with erect mane running right down 
the back from shoulders to rump, and without flatness or softness of any 
kind ; the scrufif or collar to stand erect and pass right round the shoulder 
without a break. 

Points 20 

COLOR 
Clear and bright, with plenty of lustre. 

Points 10 

SHAPE 
Short and cobby not flat sided, limbs well formed and closely set, 
without any narrowness or snippiness, with plenty of depth in shoulders 
and hindquarters. 

Points 15 

HEAD 
Wide, and fair length, nose very prominent, with well developed mous- 
tache, covered with harsh, erect coat on cheeks. 

Points 15 

EYES 

Large, full and bright. 

Points 5 

CONDITION 
Coat close and thick, flesh firm and hard. 

Points 10 

SOLID COLORED ABYSSINIANS 
ROSETTES 

Each to rise and radiate evenly all round from a clearly defined 
center, without any break or gap, and to be distributed regularly all over 
the body, the greater the number the better, providing that each is clear 
and distinct without guttering or running into each other. 

Points ___25 

COAT 

Short, harsh and wiry in texture, with erect mane running right down 

the back from shoulders to rump, and without flatness or softness of any 

kind ; the scrufif or collar to stand erect and pass right down the shoulder 

without a break. ^ 

Points 20 

COLOR 
Clear and bright, with plenty of luster. 

Points 15 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



SOLID COLORED ABYSINNIAN 

(Continued) 

SHAPE 

Short and cobby, not flat sided, limbs well formed and closely set, 
without any narrowness or snippiness, with plenty of depth in shoulders 
and hind quarters. 

Points 10 

HEAD 

Wide and of fair length, nose very prominent, with well developed 
moustache, covered with harsh, erect coat on cheeks. 

Points 15 

EYES 

Large, full and bright. 

Points 5 

CONDITION 
Coat close and thick, flesh firm and hard. 

Points 10 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 

SOLID RED ENGLISH 

Points 

Color — Deep orange red 25 

Shape — As in ideal, page 20 

Ears — Shapely to match body - 15 

Eyes — Large and bold 10 

Feet — Solid color to match body : 10 

Coat— Short and silky 10 

Condition 10 

REMARKS: Reds should be a deep, rich, red color with feet and 
ears to match. 



SOLID BLACK ENGLISH 

Points 

Color — Deep raven — rich 30 

Shape — Broad shoulders, roman nose, body not too short 25 

Coat — Short and silky, free from corrugations 15 

Ears — Slightly drooping, not fallen, with good width between them 10 

Eyes — Big, bold and clear 10 

Condition 10 



SOLID CREAM ENGLISH 

Color — Pure and even 30 

Shape — As in ideal, page 25 

Coat — Short and silky 15 

Ears — Slightly drooped 5 

Feet — Color to match body 5 

Eyes — Large, bold and clear 10 

Condition — Flesh firm 10 

REMARKS: A delicate cream is desired, free from a lemon or 
brass tinge. 

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SOLID WHITE ENGLISH 

Points 

Color — Pure and even 20 

Shape — As in ideal, page 20 

Ears — Shapely, color to match body 15 

Coat — Short and silky 10 

Eyes — Large, bold and pink 10 

Feet — To match body color 10 

REMARKS: White ears and feet are essential. Smudge and black 
spots will disqualify. 

SOLID CHOCOLATE ENGLISH 

Points 

Color — Deep, rich and even 30 

Shape — As in ideal, page 20 

Coat — Short and silky 10 

Ears — To match body, shapely 15 

Eyes — Bold and large 5 

Feet — To match body color 10 

Condition 10 

REMARKS: Chocolates should be a rich, dark chocolate color. 
A bar of chocolate will give you the proper shade. 

SOLID BLUE ENGLISH 

Points 

Color — Deep, rich and even 30 

Shape — As in ideal, page 20 

Coat — Short and silky 10 

Ears — To match body color, shapely 15 

Eyes — Bold and large 5 

Feet — To match body color 10 

Condition 10 

REMARTCS: Blues should be a dark, rich blue as in the blue rabbit. 

SOLID CINNAMON ENGLISH 

Points 

Color 20 

Evenness of ticking on body, chest and feet 30 

Shape „ 20 

Eyes 10 

Ears . 5 

Coat and Condition 15 

REMARKS: Cinnamons should be of a cinnamon shade, even and 
free as possible from eye circles, having even dark ticking all through, 
with chest and feet to match. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



SOLID GOLDEN OR SILVER AGOUTIS 

GOLDENS 

The golden agouti should be of a rich, deep golden hue, with even 
dark ticking all through, with chest and feet to match. The belly should 
have a bright, rich, red appearance as narrow as possible. 

SILVERS 

These should be of a bright silvery hue, having even dark ticking all 
through, with chest and feet to match, the belly color to be narrow and 
as near white as possible. 

Points 
Color 20 

Evenness of ticking on body, chest and feet 30 

Shape 20 

Eyes 10 

Ears 5 

Coat and Condition 15 



TORTOISE AND WHITE ENGLISH 

Points 

Patches — Clean, clear cut and distinct 25 

Equal distribution with uniform placing 25 

Color — Red, black and white as in standard of these varieties 20 

Shape — As in ideal page 10 

Size — Large, well proportioned 5 

Eyes and Ears 5 

Coat — Short and smooth 5 

Condition 5 

REMARKS: Colors should not be intermix or brindle. Patches 
to be cut clean and evenly distributed. 



TORTOISE SHELLS 

Points 

Color — Red and black 15 

Patches — Clear and distinct 45 

Eyes — Large, bold and clear 10 

Coat — Short, silky 10 

Shape — As in ideal, page 10 

Size — Large and well proportioned 5 

Condition — Firm of flesh 5 

REMARKS: The colors should be deep red and black, equally 
distributed in small patches. The smaller and more uniform the better. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



DUTCH MARKED ENGLISH 

Points 

Blaze and cheeks 15 

Clean neck 10 

Saddle 10 

Undercut 10 

Feet Stops 15 

Ears 10 

Eyes 5 

Size 5 

Shape — as in indeal page 5 

Color 10 

Condition ' 5 

REMARKS: Marking to be placed same as the Dutch marked 
rabbit. 

HIMALAYAN 

Points 

Nose — Markings well carried up to eyes 15 

Feet — Marking well carried up .^ 10 

Ears — Black to base 10 

Density of Markings 20 

Purity of white free from brass coloring 15 

Eyes — Large, bright and reddish color 10 

Shape — As in ideal page 10 

Condition 10 

REMARKS: Markings to be placed same as the Himalayan rabbit. 

BRINDLES 

Points 

Color — Intermixture of red and black 15 

Even mixture of colors 45 

Eyes — Large and bold 5 

Feet and ears match body color 5 

Shape 10 

Size 5 

Coat 5 

Condition 10 

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SOLID COLORED PERUVIANS 

Points 

Sweep (rear coat) — Of as uniform length as possible 15 

Density of Coat 15 

Texture or silkiness o£ coat 15 

Side sweep — Hair to be as long as possible 15 

Color — To be of a solid color, free from stray off-colored hairs 15 

Head Furnishing — Fringe should fall well over the shoulders and fur- 
nished so that it falls in a thick mane 15 

Condition 10 

BROKEN COLORED PERUVIANS 

Sweep (rear coat) — As of uniform length as possible 15 

Density of coat 15 

Texture or silkiness of coat 15 

Side sweep— Hair to be as long as possible 15 

Color — To be of a solid color, free from stray off colored hairs 10 

Head furnishing — Fringe should -fall well over shoulders and fur- 
nished so that it falls in a thick mane 15 

Condition 15 

DISQUALIFICATIONS 

White toe nails, except when called for. Any foreign color in a solid 
color. Any diseased specimen. Cavies showing signs of carrying young. 

CUTS 

Slit or torn ears. Ears punched for marking or showing signs of 
having an ear tag will not be disqualified, but we wish to dscourage this 
habit. 

Junior four months or under. Senior over four months. 

All cavies entered at shows under National rules not specified in stand- 
ard will not be passed on by the judges. 

These standards adopted by the United Cavy Breeders' Association. 

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



SKUNKS 

Standard Points for Exhibition 

Points 
Color — Darkness— rich jet black throughout the entire head, body and 

tail as near as possible (very few absolute black exist) ' 35 

Luster — Good, bright, shiny gloss on the long or guard hair 20 

Fur — Length— as long as possible especially on the back 10 

Texture — The long hairs to be soft and flexible and not wiry bristles 10 

Density of the fur 10 

Size — Largest size possible 10 

Condition — Showing good health and care 5 

100 
STRIPED SKUNKS 

The standard to be same as above except first paragraph which should 
be as follows : 

Star on head as round as possible covering top of head. Stripes run- 
ning from star to end of body, even one inch wide throughout. Tail, about 
three inches of white on tip. Markings to be pure white, without yellow 
tints, rest solid black. 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 




CHEEK BLAZE 
& COLOR 



MARKINGS 



SADDLE 



SHAPE AND 
CARRL^GE 



20- 



- 50 - 50- 



- 15- 



10- 10 - 10- 10- 10- 



TAIL LONG 
NO KINKS & 
TAPERING 



CONDITION 

NOT FAT, 
SHORT THICK 
GLOSSY COAT 

TOTAL 



^- - 0- 



- 30 



-10 - 10 




15- 15 - 15- 15- 15- 



One hundred 



-15 - 15 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 



STANDARD 
FOR RATS 
x\. P. S. A. 



COLOR 



TOP COLOR 



nCKIXG 



FEET, SOLWD 
IN COLOR 



UNDER BELLY 
COLOR RUDDY 
BROWxN 



SHAPE AND 
CARRL\GE 



SIZE 



EYES, LARGE, 
BOLD AND 
PROMINENT 



EARS; SHAPE 
SIZE, POSITION 



HEAD, LONG & 
NOT TOO 
POINTED 



TAIL, LONG & 
UNIFORM, NO 
KINKS 



TRIANGLE 



HOOD AND 
SADDLE 



HEAD MARK- 
INGS CLEAR- 
NESS NO SPOTS 



CONDITION 

NOT FAT short 
sleek glossy coat 



CO 

CO 170 



40—45- 



30—35—25—25—25—2; 



15— 5— 



10— 5— — 5- 5 



15 



0—10— 10-10—10—10-10—10—10 



5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5 



5— 5— 



5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5 



5- 5- 5- 5- 5- 5- 



5- 5— 



5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5 



5- 5- 



5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5— 5 



10—10— 



25 



25—25 



15—15— 15-15-15-15—15-15—15 



One hundred 



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STANDARD OF PERFECTION 

SHOW RULES 

section .. Vn,.r „on.a> ^'^:^--jZr^ :^,Znr.:^; 

such cases remittance must follow by first mad. 

Sec 2 All entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. 

^'^^; ^- ,r.,^ „„ entry fees, all prize money and all other pre- 
Otherw>se he fo f ^s ^^y ;.^ ^^^.^^ ^^^^,i, i„ ,he show room. 

hibitor's right of appeal. 

9 . ^ In cases where it shall come to the knowledge of the manage- 

part; shall forfeit his entry fee, prize money and other premiums. 

The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries from ex- 
hibitors whose conduct in their opinion makes it des.able for the welfare 
of the show that the:r rabbits be debarred from compet^on. 

Sec 4 Exhibitors attempting to interfere with or influence the 3udge 
or judges shall be dealt with as provided in Section -. 

c;.r S Tudges shall be required to sign the judge's book or card 
provM d ty sUv Association. An official record of these awards 

Tall be preserved by the Secretary for three years for reference. 

Sec 6 No speciment shall be removed from the show until after its 
close except ^,;n' the written consent of the Show Secretary, or Super- 
intendent. 

sec. . AH enuies a.e en-cd a„d *o„„ a. .,. ns. o, „«,,e. a,,d 

t^!i:--:iz.:z::!t'.2^:p ...oc... »» . . ca. 

be liable except as provided in Rule 8. 



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Sec. 8. Rabbits must be returned promptly at the close of the show, 
and any lost in the re-shipping through proven carelessness or negligence 
on the part of the Show Association, are to be paid for by such Association 
at a value not to exceed $10.00 per rabbit, as agreed liquidated damages, 
it being understood that in subscribing to this rule the e.xhibitor does not 
waive any rights he may have at law. 

Sec. 9. Notice of a disqualification with a detailed statement shall be 
mailed, by the Show Association, within ten days, to the Secretary of the 
National Breeders' and Fanciers' Association and by registered mail to 
the disqualified party. 

Sec. 10. No judge shall exhibit in any class which he is judging, 
and no e.xhibitor or any one interested in any exhibit that may be in the 
class shall act as assistant to the judge. 

Sec. 11. The placing of names or marks of any sort, not provided 
by the show, on rabbits or in the hutches shall be left to the rules of the 
Show Associations. 

Sec. 12. Show managements shall have the right to refuse entry to 
the show room, or to remove from the same all diseased or unsightly 
rabbits, and are expected to avail themselves of this right. Entry fees 
on such rabbits shall be forfeited. 

Sec. 13. All specimens must be exhibited in their natural condition. 
Any violation of this rule shall exclude such specimen from competition 
and cause the withholding of all premiums awarded. 

Sec. 14. Every exhibitor hereby agrees to submit to the jurisdiction 
of the National Breeders' and Fanciers' Association and to abide by these 
rules whether he is a member of the .\ssociation or not. 

Sec. 15. Special awards on sweepstakes shall be made on points, 
first prize to count 6; second, 4; third, 3; fourth, 1, and fifth, 1. The total 
number of points won by an exhibitor to be multiplied by the number of 
rabbits exhibited in his variety; this grand total to be the number of points 
counted in the competition. 

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To Members of The National Breeders' & Fanciers' Association of 
America : 

The color of the cover of this book or a shade lighter was selected 
as the official color of the N. B. & F. A., so that all members could paint 
their shipping coops the same color and they would be recognized at once 
as pet stock carriers which would be a help to Superintendents of shows 
when separating them from poultry, etc., and would give our stock better 
attention. 

A number of our members are engaged in the railway service and they 
would readily recognize the coops and see that they get the best of 

attention. 

It is also recommended that members paint on their coops "Return to 
(name and address), member of N. B. & F. A." 

It is also recommended that you paint hutches and houses the same 
color so your place may be easily recognized from the road, street cars 
or train. 

This is an economical color, as it can be produced with white lead 
and oil, adding a very little lamp black until you get the right shade. 

Henry M. Adolph, President, 

Cleveland, Ohio. 



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